Global Church News
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Cardinal Parolin: Avoid escalation in Middle East conflicts
Apr 22, 2024
On the sidelines of an Agidae conference at the Pontifical Urban University, Cardinal Pietro Parolin comments on the recent news from the Middle East region, saying everyone is working to ensure the conflict does not escalate.
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Sri Lanka: In pursuit of justice 5 years from Easter Sunday attacks
Apr 22, 2024
On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings, efforts to seek closure and accountability for those responsible for the massacre continue to face many challenges. Fr Rohan Silva, director of Colombo’s Centre for Society and Religion speaks about his tireless quest for justice.
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Vocations Day in Spain: The Church supports 725 seminaries in mission lands
Apr 22, 2024
The Pontifical Society of St. Peter the Apostle is in charge of this effort, one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies that in different ways provides the resources to maintain 725 seminaries around the world.
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Indonesian church hosts Aidilfitri prayer
Apr 19, 2024
A century-old Catholic church in Indonesia allowed Muslims to conduct the Aidilfitri prayers on its premises on April 10, saying such moves could help build brotherhood in the Muslim-majority nation.
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Goan Catholics rejoice over new approachable auxiliary bishop
Apr 19, 2024
Catholics in Goa say Pope Francis has given them an “approachable pastor” who is “an epitome of faithful servant” as their new auxiliary bishop.
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Hindus provide iftar meals in Pakistan
Apr 19, 2024
On the cusp of sunset, the sound of rumbling trains in the distance faded as they came to a standstill at Cantonment Railway Station in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on April 9.
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Unique edition of the Bible crafted by African women
Apr 19, 2024
The Meditation Bible by the Women of Africa was officially launched in Paris, April 13. Designed by 26 African Bible Societies, the nearly 2,000-page volume was on sale in France since February. To date, 26,000 copies have been printed, intended for about 15 French-speaking countries.
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‘Emphasise Jesus’ compassion for the suffering’
Apr 19, 2024
In the Bible, Jesus never explains suffering, but he reaches out to those who are hurting, heals them and ultimately, on the cross, shares and redeems the suffering of all humanity, Pope Francis said.
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Vatican official meets Vietnam’s PM during historic diplomatic trip
Apr 19, 2024
The Vatican’s foreign minister met with Vietnam’s prime minister in Hanoi on April 10 during the first high-level diplomatic visit by a Church official to the country since the Vietnam War.
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Myanmar priest shot while celebrating Mass amid violent conflict
Apr 19, 2024
A Myanmar priest was shot recently while celebrating Mass in the state of Kachin, according to media reports, with the assault coming amid ongoing violent conflict between the military junta and resistance forces in the region.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula